Types of Membership

SEG offers several types of individual memberships that are specially designed for each phase in your geophysics career. There’s also an option for Corporate Membership. The eligibility requirements below will direct you to the membership type that’s right for you.

Actively engaged, either now or recently, in practicing or teachinggeophysics or a related scientific field (such as but not limited to physics, mathematics, engineering, or geology)

Eight (8) years of educational* and/or full-time professional experience reflecting professional maturity in geophysics or a related field such as physics, mathematics, engineering or geology

Self-certify that you meet all eligibility requirements

Actively interested in geophysics

Currently enrolled or enrolled within the last 6 months

Enrolled as a graduate or undergraduate student in good standing

Enrolled at a recognized university or college

Pre-university student

Demonstrated ability and interest in the geosciences through enrollment in an advanced-level secondary education geosciences course or a non-credit earth science course offered by a recognized university or college (also includes programs offered by science centers, community-based organization ,and the Scouts movement, particularly those who have earned the natural science merit badge, specifically in geology or other informal educational institutions)

Formal recommendation for admittance into the Society from a teacher, mentor or a professional geoscientist

Corporation or organization that must be actively engaged in geophysical exploration, geophysical research, or a related field, or in furnishing services or products used in geophysical exploration or research

Actively interested in supporting the objectives of the Society

Provide services and products that are demonstrably based on accepted principles of the physical sciences

* Experience equivalency for the highest degree earned:

Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years

Master’s Degree = 5 years

Doctorate = 7 years

The Society of Exploration Geophysicists is incorporated in the United States of America and must abide by all laws regarding sanctions. For this reason, citizens of the U.S. sanctioned countries are not eligible for membership in SEG. To see a current listing of sanctioned countries visit: http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/programs